All The News That's Fit To Print

A few weeks ago, I started subscribing to The Washington Post. I found a good deal in a daily issue I randomly bought for the crossword puzzle one day and decided to try it out. So far, I've been enjoying it - it's nice having an extra crossword or two at my disposal. Now, I know many people in my generation have completely foregone the daily ritual of thumbing through a newspaper, opting instead to get their news real-time on the Internet. And who can blame them? Newspapers simply can't deliver your news at the click of a button, on-demand, streaming with video and pictures hours or even minutes after the events took place, all for free.

So, given the breakneck pace of the Internet news media, why stick with an old-fashioned print paper? Maybe it's because I have a few bits of old-fashioned in me. Maybe it's because I just like the smell of fresh newsprint. But I think there are other reasons, and logical ones at that. For years, I've had access to Internet news, but I can easily say that I am at my most informed these last few weeks since subscribing to the paper. I think the reason is that, sure, I can look at any news category I want on the Net, but many times I simply wouldn't bother, or I'd say I wouldn't have enough time. At least with the paper, though I may not have enough time to look through it every day, I can at least check it out on my commute if I want, and I get the unique local spin on this crazy town that isn't available anywhere else.

With all that being said, the verdict is still out with me. Will I continue my contributions to Old Media and maintain my subscription a few more weeks? Or, having grown accustomed to being in the know about things (more than I ever was in college), will I drop the paper but pick up several more online news sessions? That story and more as it develops.